Jim Chilsen, Communications Director for the Citizens Utility Board, speaks with Tom Miller about the rate hike proposed by Ameren which would go toward their "smart grid" technology. Chilsen says while the technology is beneficial for IL consumers, the rate hike is simply too high.

 

CHANGE Illinois Executive Director Madeleine Doubek joins The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Steve O'Keefe and Barry Hancock from John A Logan Community College join Tom Miller in the Studio on The Morning Newswatch.

 
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Amy Simpson of Gumdrops joins Tom Miller on the Morning Newswatch.

 
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